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on the date of enactment of this act and ending on september 30, 1993, the public debt set forth in subsection b of section 3101 of title 31 united states code shall be temporarily increased to $470 billion. those are the days. $4 trillion debt. it was a temporary debt increase. the second debt increase that i had to do to back up when this temporary one ran out was this one. okay? a little bigger. this is only by bus reconciliation act of 1993. it's got a lot of stuff in it. in fact, it has funding for the entire federal government in here. here, tucked in here on page 254 is the debt ceiling increase. it is one sentence. just one sentence. there's a lot of other work i'm proud of in this bill, like the biggest tax increase in history. the only tax increase that i got to do during my time at the senate finance committee. if you're only going to get to do one tax increase in your life, it might as well be the biggest. this bill also includes spending provisions for the entire federal government. so that took more than half of these pages. and it is worth noting at this time that in this bill a
on the date of enactment of this act and ending on september 30, 1993, the public debt set forth in subsection b of section 3101 of title 31 united states code shall be temporarily increased to $470 billion. those are the days. $4 trillion debt. it was a temporary debt increase. the second debt increase that i had to do to back up when this temporary one ran out was this one. okay? a little bigger. this is only by bus reconciliation act of 1993. it's got a lot of stuff in it. in fact, it has...
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one in subsection c, in the manner that precedes paragraph one by inserting and subsection i after subsection g, two, by adding at the end the following new subsection, i, relief from premium increases to assist 2011 -- the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading? the speaker pro tempore: is there objection? without objection, so ordered they have gentleman from iowa is recognized for five minutes on his motion. the gentleman will suspend. the house will be in order. the gentleman from iowa is recognized. >> thank you, mr. speaker. this amendment does not kill the underlying bill. our nation has been hit by an unprecedented flooding this past spring that has displaced and damaged homes in 29 states. mr. loebsack: and nearly 700 counties. that's right, nearly 3/5 of the states in this country, 60% -- mr. wossbosswell: -- mr. boswell: 60% of the states have been hit by flooding. i ask unanimous consent to submit the list for the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. boswell
one in subsection c, in the manner that precedes paragraph one by inserting and subsection i after subsection g, two, by adding at the end the following new subsection, i, relief from premium increases to assist 2011 -- the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading? the speaker pro tempore: is there objection? without objection, so ordered they have gentleman from iowa is recognized for five minutes...
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under the proposed amendment of the general limitation and the subsection continues to be that the court will not reduce the term of imprisonment to the less than minimum guideline range. the amendment restricts the exception of the subsection to the cases involving the government to reflect the defendants substantial authorities. for those cases the reduction in the guideline range may be appropriate. third, the proposed amendment amends the commentary to 1.1 to address the application issue circuits have conflicting interpretations about when is out all the court applies the departure profession before determining the applicable guideline range for purposes of 1.10. consistent in the three step approach adopted by a mendicant 741, reflected in 1.1 the proposed amendment clarified the applicable guideline range referred to in 1.10 was the guideline range determined pursuant to 1.8 subsection eight which is determined before consideration of any departure and the guidelines renewal for any variant. for the amendment s application to 1.10 to specify that consistent with subsection eight t
under the proposed amendment of the general limitation and the subsection continues to be that the court will not reduce the term of imprisonment to the less than minimum guideline range. the amendment restricts the exception of the subsection to the cases involving the government to reflect the defendants substantial authorities. for those cases the reduction in the guideline range may be appropriate. third, the proposed amendment amends the commentary to 1.1 to address the application issue...
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page seven line 14 and 20, redesignate subsection c and d as subsections d and e respectively. page 34, insert the following the subsection, c, protecting citizens from unfair gas prices. the president shall ensure that the agreement shall include feasible steps to preclude rising of gas prices, and prohibitions on seedsing of land of american farmers ranchers and homeowners. the speaker pro tempore: the house is not in order. members please take your conversations from the floor. the gentlelady from ohio is recognized for five minutes. ms. sutton: mr. speaker, i rise today to offer this amendment in response to a concern that we have all heard and which was recently raised in a letter that i received from a constituent in cuyahoga falls, ohio. he wanted to though how congress can help with rising gas prices, prices that are forcing him to spend less on taking care of his family and causing uncertainty and uneasiness. it's with my constituent in mind that i offer this amendment today. mr. speaker, today we have an opportunity to join together to pass this amendment and to do so
page seven line 14 and 20, redesignate subsection c and d as subsections d and e respectively. page 34, insert the following the subsection, c, protecting citizens from unfair gas prices. the president shall ensure that the agreement shall include feasible steps to preclude rising of gas prices, and prohibitions on seedsing of land of american farmers ranchers and homeowners. the speaker pro tempore: the house is not in order. members please take your conversations from the floor. the...
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this act for carrying out the act of 2009 shall be available for carrying out projects described in subsection be-4 of such section that use coolants different from those commercial tech knolls in service at the time the guarantee is issued. the chair: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california -- mr. frelinghuysen: i reserve a point of order. a point of order is reserved. the gentleman from california is recognized for five minutes. a member opposed will be recognized for five mins. mr. rohrabacher: i rise in support of my amendment which would support advanced nuclear reactors, particularly those that do not use light water coolant, which is technology that's been used for decades and seems to be what certain members of the business world are trying to foist off on the american people. no, it's time to upgrade to update, and innovate. since i understand that a point of order has been raised against this amendment, i intend to withdraw it but before i do so, i would like to make some remarks as to why it is important for these new reactors to come forward. as i stated earlier, these
this act for carrying out the act of 2009 shall be available for carrying out projects described in subsection be-4 of such section that use coolants different from those commercial tech knolls in service at the time the guarantee is issued. the chair: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california -- mr. frelinghuysen: i reserve a point of order. a point of order is reserved. the gentleman from california is recognized for five minutes. a member opposed will be recognized for five mins....
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first, the proposed amendment would expand the listing in subsection c to include parts a and c as an amendment to be considered for retroactive application. part a amended been drug table or crack cocaine and made related revisions. part c deleted the cross reference under which an offender who possessed more than 5 grams of crack cocaine was sentenced under 2-d-11. second, to change the limitations in which imprisonment was less than the minimum. under the proposed amendment, the court shall not reduce the defendant's term of imprisonment less than the minimum guideline range. the amendment restricts the exceptions to cases involving government motions. for those cases, a reduction less than the amended guideline range may be appropriate. third, the proposed amendment amends the commentary to address confrontation issue. consistent with the three step approach and reflected in 1-1.1, the applicable guideline range is the guideline range determined by subsection a, which is determined before any the aryans. the proposed amendment -- which is determined before any variance. the propos
first, the proposed amendment would expand the listing in subsection c to include parts a and c as an amendment to be considered for retroactive application. part a amended been drug table or crack cocaine and made related revisions. part c deleted the cross reference under which an offender who possessed more than 5 grams of crack cocaine was sentenced under 2-d-11. second, to change the limitations in which imprisonment was less than the minimum. under the proposed amendment, the court shall...
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the secretary of the air force shall convey military housing units under subsection a. the operation of walking shield programs shall be -- shall resolve any conflicts among requests of indian tribes for housing units. indian tribe means any recognized indian tribe included on the current list published by the secretary of the interior. section 8031, appropriations for operation and maintenance may be used to purchase items of not more than $250,000. section 8032, none of the funds available to the department of defense working capital funds shall be used for the purchase of an investment item for the purpose of acquiring a new inventory item if shutch an item would not have been chargeable to the department of defense business operations fund. the fiscal year 2013 budget request for the department shall be prepared and submitted to the congress on the basis that any equipment which was classified as an end item shall be budgeted for in the procurement and not for the supply management business area. section 8033, none of the funds for programs of the central intelligen
the secretary of the air force shall convey military housing units under subsection a. the operation of walking shield programs shall be -- shall resolve any conflicts among requests of indian tribes for housing units. indian tribe means any recognized indian tribe included on the current list published by the secretary of the interior. section 8031, appropriations for operation and maintenance may be used to purchase items of not more than $250,000. section 8032, none of the funds available to...
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, which says the direct spending for the following functions is exempt from the limits specified in subsection c, social security, medicare, veterans' benefits. mr. van hollen continues to raise the specter of medicare being cut. >> ms. foxx, would you let me to respond to that? >> it is amazing that such a short bill can do so much damage. and just because it is only nine pages, as you say, does not mean that we should not have hearings on it and there should not be witnesses and it should not go through a markup. this is a big deal. the idea that because it is a short bill, it is no big deal, we should not follow regular process here, that is not the right way to go. >> thank you, mr. mcgovern. miss foxx, if you read the bill, that only applies to fiscal year 2012. it sets up budget targets for 10 years. the only way that cap applies is the first year. the remaining years continually ratchet it down. it is in the section related to the cut, ok? it goes cut, and then cap, and then supposed rigging of the constitution, that is what it does. so if you look at the constitution, i would urge the
, which says the direct spending for the following functions is exempt from the limits specified in subsection c, social security, medicare, veterans' benefits. mr. van hollen continues to raise the specter of medicare being cut. >> ms. foxx, would you let me to respond to that? >> it is amazing that such a short bill can do so much damage. and just because it is only nine pages, as you say, does not mean that we should not have hearings on it and there should not be witnesses and...
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the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill in violation of subsection. i ask for a ruling from the chair. the chair: does anyone wish to be heard on the point of order? the gentleman from new jersey makes a point of order that the amendment offered by the gentleman from connecticut violates section 3-j-3 of house resolution 5. section 3-j-3 establishes a point of order against an amendment proposing a net increase in budget authority in the pending bill. as persuasively asserted by the gentleman from new jersey, the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. therefore the point of order is sustained, the amendment is not in order. the clerk will read. the clerk: page 7, line 16, regulatory program $196 million. formerly utilized sites for action program $109 million. flood control and coastal emergencies $27 million. expenses $185 million. office of the assistant secretary of the army for civil works $5 million. administrative provision, the resolving fund shall be available dur during the fiscal year for purchase of passenger mot
the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill in violation of subsection. i ask for a ruling from the chair. the chair: does anyone wish to be heard on the point of order? the gentleman from new jersey makes a point of order that the amendment offered by the gentleman from connecticut violates section 3-j-3 of house resolution 5. section 3-j-3 establishes a point of order against an amendment proposing a net increase in budget authority in the pending bill. as...
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resident commissioner on the legislative day before consideration except that a motion described in subsection b may not be entertained until the third legislative day on which the legislative text that is the object of the motion is available to members, delegates and the resident commissioner. b, if the speaker entertains a motion to suspend the rules relating to a measure proposing a balanced budget amendment to the constitution under subsection a, debate under clause 1-c of rule 15 shall be extended for two hours. section 3, when the house adjourns by operation of section 4 of this resolution on any legislative day during the period from august 1, 2011, through september 6, 2011, it shall stand adjourned until the third constitutional day thereafter at a time to be announced by the speaker in declaring the adjournment except that when the house adjourns on september 6, 2011, it shall stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on september 7, 2011. section 4, on each legislative day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution a, the speaker may dispense with legislative business, in wh
resident commissioner on the legislative day before consideration except that a motion described in subsection b may not be entertained until the third legislative day on which the legislative text that is the object of the motion is available to members, delegates and the resident commissioner. b, if the speaker entertains a motion to suspend the rules relating to a measure proposing a balanced budget amendment to the constitution under subsection a, debate under clause 1-c of rule 15 shall be...
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not later than 120 days after enactment of this act, the entity described in subsection 8, shall submit to the president and the congress, a report. sense of congress, it is the sense of congress that the entity should be modeled on the iraq study group. section 8127, not more than $200 million may be expended -- the chair: for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise. mr. carter: i have an amendment at the desk. the chair: the clerk will report the amendment. the clerk: amendment number 31 printed in the congressional record offered by mr. carter of texas. strike lines 6 through 9 relating to military musical units. the chair: the gentleman from texas is recognized for five minutes. mr. carter: i rise to address an issue i think is very important to the patriotic men and women who fight and defend our country. representative mccollum, in good graces, asked that we restrict the military band funding by $120 million and in an attempt to help with the savings. but the congressional budget office has informed us that this reduction, this $120 million reduction will not save the amer
not later than 120 days after enactment of this act, the entity described in subsection 8, shall submit to the president and the congress, a report. sense of congress, it is the sense of congress that the entity should be modeled on the iraq study group. section 8127, not more than $200 million may be expended -- the chair: for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise. mr. carter: i have an amendment at the desk. the chair: the clerk will report the amendment. the clerk: amendment number...
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amendment 1 b 110 governing retroactivity, first the proposed amendment would exand if listing in the subsection c to include part a and c to amend the part that may be considered for retroactive sentencing. part a of amendment 750 amended the -- for crack cocaine and -- part c deleted the cross reference if section 2 d 2.1 b under which an offender who possessedless than five grams of crack cocaine was sentenced -- and changing the limitations that applied in reach case in which the term was less than the minimum at the time of sentencing. under the proposed amendment, it continues to be that the court will not reduce the defendant's term if it is less than the proposed. cases involving a government motion trowflect the defendant's substantial -- to tort authority. for those, it may be prorpte. third, the proposed amendment amends the commentary to 1 b 110 to application issues and when if at all the court applies -- before determining applicable for purposes of 1 b 110. and reflected in 1 b .11 the proposed amendment reflected that the -- is the guideline range pursuant to 1 b 110 considered b
amendment 1 b 110 governing retroactivity, first the proposed amendment would exand if listing in the subsection c to include part a and c to amend the part that may be considered for retroactive sentencing. part a of amendment 750 amended the -- for crack cocaine and -- part c deleted the cross reference if section 2 d 2.1 b under which an offender who possessedless than five grams of crack cocaine was sentenced -- and changing the limitations that applied in reach case in which the term was...
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, which says the direct spending for the following functions is exempt from the limits specified in subsection c, social security, medicare, veterans' benefits. mr. van hollen continues to raise the specter of medicare being cut. >> mrs. fox, which let me to respond to that? >> it is amazing that such a short bill can do so much damage. and just because it is only nine pages, as you say, does not mean that we should not have hearings on it and there should not be witnesses and it should not go through a markup. this is a big deal. the idea that because it is a short bill, it is no big deal, which cannot follow regular process. that is not the weight -- the right way to go. >> thank you, mr. mcgovern. miss foxx, if you read the bill, that only applies the fiscal year 2012. it sets of budget targets for 10 years. the only way that cap applies is the first year. the remaining years continually ratcheted down. it is in the section related to the cut, ok? it goes cut, and then capped, rigging of thee id constitution, that is what it does. so if you look at the constitution, i would urge the america
, which says the direct spending for the following functions is exempt from the limits specified in subsection c, social security, medicare, veterans' benefits. mr. van hollen continues to raise the specter of medicare being cut. >> mrs. fox, which let me to respond to that? >> it is amazing that such a short bill can do so much damage. and just because it is only nine pages, as you say, does not mean that we should not have hearings on it and there should not be witnesses and it...
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priority of the military departments with respect to reinvesting the efficiency savings described in subsection a. >> mr. chairman. the chair: for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey rise? >> i reserve a point of order on the gentleman's on the -- on the gentleman's amendment. the chair: the point of order is reserved. the gentleman from iowa. >> this is a simple amendment. it clarifies that the defense suicide prevention programs are a priority and should remain a priority. i'm not alone in my concern for the rate of suicide among our service members and -- on active duty, guard, and reserve components. like some of the rest of you i had that experience in my own constituency in the iowa reserve. the total defense has identified large savings from improved efficiency, totaling up to $5 billion over the next five years. mr. boswell: there is no direction that ensures that the secretary include existing suicide programs as priorities for reinvestment from these savings. this amendment simply clarifies that suicide prevention programs which already exist, have already been authorized,
priority of the military departments with respect to reinvesting the efficiency savings described in subsection a. >> mr. chairman. the chair: for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey rise? >> i reserve a point of order on the gentleman's on the -- on the gentleman's amendment. the chair: the point of order is reserved. the gentleman from iowa. >> this is a simple amendment. it clarifies that the defense suicide prevention programs are a priority and should remain a...
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at the end of section 301 add the following new subconnection -- subsection, c, protecting our veterans, it shall not be in order in the house of representatives or the senate to consider any balanced budget amendment to the constitution that could result in a reduction in veterans benefits. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from georgia is recognized for five minutes in support of his motion. mr. bishop: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, and my colleagues, there are many times when we come to this floor and engage in heated debate and we have heard some heated debate today. this so-called cut, cap and balance bill does just that. it cuts and it caps programs that will work for everyone and put america ahead of our competitors. it cuts and caps our ability to jumpstart new industries in our country like clean energy. it cuts and caps our ability to remr. our economic infrastructure like roads -- to rebuild our economic infrastructure like roads. it cuts job training opportunity to help middle class people get and keep good jobs. yes, it cuts and it caps but
at the end of section 301 add the following new subconnection -- subsection, c, protecting our veterans, it shall not be in order in the house of representatives or the senate to consider any balanced budget amendment to the constitution that could result in a reduction in veterans benefits. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from georgia is recognized for five minutes in support of his motion. mr. bishop: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, and my colleagues, there...
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page 5, no provision of this subsection shall be construed as conferring any enforcement authority to the council. here's what it does. to come to the aid of the beleaguered consumer, it sets up a hotline. i don't know what movies they've seen but i can't remember one where a hotline rode to the rescue of the imperiled. so they shall establish a toll free hotline and website to contact regarding inquiries or complaints related to consumer protection. and what does this powerful council do with this important hotline? it referred them, it refers the inquiries or complaints to the appropriate council member. you know who your council members are? the bank regulators, the federal reserves, the control of the currency. so instead of having an independent agency and, yeah, the chairman of the committee, mr. bachus, said, we think that safety and soundness has to be considered so we don't worry about the federal reserve and fd, they had no interest in the fact that they underprotected consumers, allowed consumers to be abused historically. we do worry, mr. bachus says, a consumer protection
page 5, no provision of this subsection shall be construed as conferring any enforcement authority to the council. here's what it does. to come to the aid of the beleaguered consumer, it sets up a hotline. i don't know what movies they've seen but i can't remember one where a hotline rode to the rescue of the imperiled. so they shall establish a toll free hotline and website to contact regarding inquiries or complaints related to consumer protection. and what does this powerful council do with...